Major Gift Advances Soccer/Lacrosse Project

A $500,000 gift has given new impetus to Albion College’s
fund drive for Phase II of the planned improvements in its outdoor
athletic facilities, expected to cost $3 million. The gift, which
came in August from anonymous donors, will support the construction
of a new soccer/lacrosse complex.

“We are very grateful to these community-minded donors for
their generous gift, and the fact that they wanted to be sure it
addressed some of the College’s current priorities,”
said Interim President Mike Frandsen. “Enhancing our
outdoor athletic facilities will benefit our varsity teams and the
entire student body.”

Reconfigured to a new north-south orientation, the new varsity
soccer/lacrosse complex will have artificial turf and permanent
bleachers and press box facilities. The addition of stadium
lighting will also allow for extended use of the field to aid in
scheduling athletic practices and events outside of class time and
enable the College to host both high school and collegiate
tournaments.

“This generous gift gives us important momentum for our
athletics campaign,” said Athletic Director Matt Arend.
“We deeply appreciate this tremendous vote of confidence in
Briton athletics and all that we hope to accomplish through these
improvements.”

The athletics campaign will also support the reconfiguration of
the College’s baseball and softball stadiums. Also planned
are a new entrance to Alumni Field, serving as a gateway to the
entire complex, and a centrally located outdoor
plaza that will offer a gathering space for players and
fans.